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Catherine Dooley Obituary

PAWTUCKET - Catherine Arlene Dooley, formerly of Hastings Avenue, Pawtucket died on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at her daughter's home in Sherborn Massachusetts.
She was the wife of the late Frederick E. Dooley Sr.
Mrs. Dooley was born in Pawtucket, the daughter of the late James A. McKenna and Catherine I. (Gill) McKenna. She was a clerk-typist for the Pawtucket Water Supply Board for many years.
Catherine is survived by her children; Frederick E. Dooley Jr., and his wife Anne Chafer of Vienna, Virginia, Nancy A. Dooley and her husband Armand J. Desvoyaux of Pacifica, California, and Barbara J. Abrams MD and her husband Michael S. Abrams MD of Sherborn, Massachusetts. She is also survived by her sister Mary Muriel Galleshaw and her grandchildren, Brian J. Dooley-Chafer, Zachary L. Abrams, Anthony D. McLaughlin and Danya M. McLaughlin.
Mrs. Dooley was the mother of the late Patricia J. Dooley-Mclaughlin and the sister of the late Rita Collella, Carmelita Ferland and Thomas J. McKenna.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Dooley on Wednesday, January 28, at 11:00 am in St. Teresa's Church, 358 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket.
Her calling hours will be on Wednesday morning from 9:00 am in the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are invited.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Catholic Charities, One Cathedral Square, Providence RI, 02903. For online condolences please visit manningheffern.com.
Charitable donations may be made to Catholic Charities: 1 Cathedral Square, Providence R.I. 02903.

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Published by Pawtucket Times from Jan. 25 to Feb. 1, 2015.

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January 30, 2015

Our deepest condolances to all of you. I am so sorry I just found out about your mom. she was a wonderful woman. so many good memories from my childhood. she is now with your dad and patti. may she rest in peace. Elaine Sioras and teh Sioras Family

January 28, 2015

Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are there for each of you and most especially my Dear Friend Nancy.
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January 27, 2015

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